turbine
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈtɝbaɪn/ · UK /ˈtɜːbaɪn/
Forms: turbines
turbine means: A machine whose parts turn when pushed by moving water, steam, gas, or wind, often producing electricity.
noun
A machine whose parts turn when pushed by moving water, steam, gas, or wind, often producing electricity.
- The wind turns the turbine.
- Steam turbines generate electricity at the plant.
- Engineers replaced a damaged turbine blade.
Questions about turbine
What does turbine mean?
A machine whose parts turn when pushed by moving water, steam, gas, or wind, often producing electricity.
What is turbine in other languages?
Türkçe: türbin · Español: turbina · Français: turbine · Deutsch: Turbine · Italiano: turbina · 日本語: タービン
How do you pronounce turbine?
In American English /ˈtɝbaɪn/; in British English /ˈtɜːbaɪn/.
How do you use turbine in a sentence?
The wind turns the turbine. Steam turbines generate electricity at the plant.
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